Welcome to the start of our series on Acts. Why Acts? It follows perfectly from our extended study of Lukes biography of Jesus, especially the transforming power of Gods Spirit in him, and what it means to be his disciples. Similarly, the snippet of Galatians, on the kinds of people we will find ourselves becoming, through that same indwelling Spirit.

It especially picks up from the Lords Prayer in Matthew 6: let it come, your kingdom; let the will of you come into being as it already is in the heavens also on earth. Thats the language of growth (just like Galatians fruit), and it's all about Gods action.

Acts, then, is exactly how this prayer gets answered its all about Gods prior action in seeing his will being done among all people.